Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Nashville Predators on Mar 02, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 4, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| 2nd | Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.46 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.16 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:51 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Marco Kasper, Mason Appleton | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:02 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Luke Evangelista, Roman Josi | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:10 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:45 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Alex DeBrincat, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:36 | DET | Albert Johansson | Marco Kasper, Mason Appleton | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:32 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Lucas Raymond | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.50 | 3.57 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 14 | 18 |
| Blocks | 19 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.92 | 1.34 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.46 | 1.34 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.16 | 1.33 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:58 | 0.09 | 1.18 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:31 | 0.52 | 0.85 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:40 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:09 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:45 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:52 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:01 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:01 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:16 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:36 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:46 | 0.55 | -0.10 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:09 | 0.11 | 0.79 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:52 | 0.25 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:34 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 21:33 | 0.95 | 0.59 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:24 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13:32 | 0.34 | 0.10 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:18 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:47 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:01 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:46 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:23 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 1.19 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 10 | 11 | 90.9% | 0.49 | |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.00 | L |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Nashville Predators 4–2 on Mar 02, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 3.57 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.5 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Alex DeBrincat led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 18 of 19, worth 1.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Nashville Predators 4–2 on Mar 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex DeBrincat led all skaters at 1.34, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.57 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.5, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 31 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 30. High-danger chances went 6 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Cam Talbot stopped 18 of 19 (1.19 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 27 of 30 (0.0 goals saved above expected).